Medal of Science

What is the National Medal of Science?The National Medal of Science is the nation's highest scientific honor. Established by Congress in 1959, it was intended to be bestowed annually by the President of the United States on a select group of individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences. Congress expanded this definition in 1980 to recognize ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=100684&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

NSF Funds New Center to Bring Together Biologists, Mathematicians

Biologists and mathematicians from around the world will take part in a new institute dedicated to bringing top researchers together to find creative solutions to pressing problems in both scientific fields.Known as the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, or NIMBioS, the center is funded by a $16 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is located at the University of Tennessee (UT) Knoxville.Mathematical biology is a growing field ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=112167&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.

White House Announces 2007 National Medal of Science Laureates

President George W. Bush has named the recipients of the 2007 National Medal of Science, the nation's highest honor for science and engineering. Honorees will receive the medals at a White House ceremony on Sept. 29, 2008."The 2007 National Medal of Science laureates have contributed to American science with their superb research," said Arden L. Bement, Jr., director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). "Their legacies have impacted our lives in numerous ways, from ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=112173&govDel=USNSF_51 This is an NSF News item.